Sold Out and in the Red
Why a sold-out tour can still lose money: the real economics of touring in 2026, from merch margins to venue commissions, through the open books of Los Campesinos!.
Articles
Pan y Música: When Discovering Progressive Rock Meant Knowing Where to Look
The story of Pan y Música, the Barcelona record shop that opened a generation of fans’ ears to European prog rock and the homegrown scene it shared shelf space with.
Vinyl, CD, Bluetooth or MP3: Which Sounds Best? Beyond the Urban Legend
A technical and emotional breakdown of vinyl, CD, Bluetooth and MP3 — sample rates, dynamic range, and why the best format is the one that connects you to the music.
The 20 Most Expensive Rock and Jazz Items Ever Auctioned
From Freddie Mercury’s $12 million piano to John Lennon’s glasses: a ranking of the rock and jazz artefacts that have sold for record sums.
The Right to Silence
An essay on why real listening needs time and attention set aside in an age of background noise, and how our own mood changes what a record gives back to us.